Senate may examine Fauci's Fifth Amendment claim

Dr. Anthony Fauci declined to answer questions before the Senate Homeland Security Committee, invoking the Fifth Amendment to avoid self-incrimination. Despite a federal pardon issued by President Biden covering activities from 2014 to 2025, legal experts question the legitimacy of his invocation, citing timing and the scope of the pardon. Congress is considering holding Fauci in contempt, which could lead to legal action, while other legal options include granting immunity or prosecuting him if warranted.

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